The Weeknd credits drugs for curing writer’s block on ‘Starboy’

In an interview with The Guardian, the Weeknd admitted that drugs have been a driving force behind creating his music.

“When I had nothing to do but make music, it was very heavy,” he said. “Drugs were a crutch for me. There were songs of my first record [“House of Balloons”] that were seven minutes long, rambling — whatever thoughts I was having when I was under the influence at the time.”

He went on to admit that his latest release, “Starboy,” was finished due to dabbling in drugs once more.

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“I’ll be completely honest with you. The past couple of albums, I do get back to that,” he said. “Even on this new album. You have writer’s block. And sometimes you’re like, I can’t do this sober.”

Specifically, he said, he used marijuana and Hennessy to “get that little jump” to get past his writing block.

But when asked if he would consider treatment, the star balked at the idea, saying, “No. Definitely not. I think that’s more when you’re privileged, you know? Going to a therapist is not something you do when you’re growing up as a street kid in Toronto.”

“Sorry, bro,” he added.

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